A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to target library materials to persons having difficulty using a library and to the underserved in the Nashville – Davidson County area.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Office of the Secretary of State, Tennessee State Library and Archives, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $51,900.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to target library materials to persons having difficulty using a library and to the underserved in the Nashville – Davidson County area; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the grant by and between the Tennessee State Library and Archives, in an amount not to exceed $51,900.00, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to target library materials to persons having difficulty using a library and to the underserved in the Nashville – Davidson County area, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Nashville Public Library, based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.

Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Ronnie Steine, Charlie Tygard

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LEGISLATIVE
HISTORY

Referred
to:

Budget & Finance Committee
Parks, Library and Recreation Committee

Introduced:

June 3, 2014

Adopted:

June 3, 2014

Approved:

June 10, 2014

By:

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